Senior Nuclear Projects & Operations Lead

Luminant; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA, seeks a Major Projects Operations Manager to oversee the operations scope of a major project, ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and seamless integration with existing plant infrastructure.

The role requires extensive nuclear engineering leadership, STA qualification, and coordination across regulators, contractors, and internal teams to meet NRC and INPO standards and project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 15 years of engineering experience in nuclear power, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Shift Technical Advisor (STA) qualified.
• Experience with Ops Impacts, evaluations, training, procedures, site coordination, and Beaver Valley site processes.
• Strong knowledge of NRC regulations, INPO guidelines, and industry standards.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams on high-complexity projects.
• Available for travel for project support.

Responsibilities

• Provide Operations oversight and technical direction for all design, modification, and testing activities.
• Coordinate interconnecting modifications to ensure system compatibility and readiness between Vistra and Contractors.
• Direct and approve Operations reviews, aligning with nuclear safety and licensing requirements.
• Manage support contract organization to maintain quality, scope, and schedule compliance.
• Lead Independent Operational Reviews to validate design integrity, constructability, and nuclear standards compliance.
• Interface with regulatory bodies, internal stakeholders, and external contractors to meet NRC and INPO standards.
• Drive resolution of technical issues to support project milestones.
• Ensure system designs consider operability, maintainability, and integration with plant operations including training, turnover and commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

STA qualified

NRC regulations knowledge

INPO guidelines knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA, seeks a Major Projects Operations Manager to oversee the operations scope of a major project, ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and seamless integration with existing plant infrastructure.

The role requires extensive nuclear engineering leadership, STA qualification, and coordination across regulators, contractors, and internal teams to meet NRC and INPO standards and project milestones.